Our brain evolved from two primitive nervous systems that mergedFri, 18 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 The front and back parts of our brain come from different progenitor cells in embryos, which suggests they evolved as separate entities | |
See the dazzling images that won Astronomy Photographer of the YearThu, 17 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000 Stunning pictures of nebulae, stars, the moon and more took top prizes in this year's astrophotography competition, organised by the Royal Observatory in London | |
Robots clash in first naval engagement between uncrewed sea dronesThu, 17 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +0000 Earlier this month, the Ukrainian Navy used an uncrewed vessel to attack and sink an uncrewed naval robot operated by Russian forces | |
Beautiful new cat species is first to be named in a centuryThu, 17 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000 The enigmatic tiger cats of South America now encompass a new species – the tilcayo – bringing the number of known tiger cat species to five | |
Short bursts of exercise can boost your cognitionThu, 17 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Just a couple of minutes of walking around or stretching every hour can improve memory and attention span | |
Ancient skeleton shows woman in imperial China had her nose amputatedThu, 17 Sep 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Texts from imperial China suggest that some crimes were punishable with unusual amputations and a 700-year-old skeleton appears to offer the first physical evidence of the practice | |
Plug-in solar panels still have safety risks in the UK despite legalisationThu, 17 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Plug-in solar panels offer reduced bills and can help boost renewable energy on Great Britain's grid, but concerns around their safety remain | |
T. rex teeth show the enormous predatory dinosaur was warm-bloodedWed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Analysis of the chemistry of ancient T. rex tooth enamel adds weight to the idea that the fierce Cretaceous predator controlled its body temperature | |
Earth is getting less dusty – which is both good and badWed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000 The amount of dust in the atmosphere has fallen, which is good for our lungs, but is a loss for ecosystems that depend on wind-borne nutrients | |
Asteroid hit the moon and flung rocks 120 kilometres from the craterWed, 16 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0000 Researchers have watched a huge crater form on the lunar surface, and its widespread effects could help inform future exploration of the moon and other similar places | |